Deaf Line Online: September 2001

Table of Contents:

1. Deaf Awareness Week 9/16 - 9/22
2. 5th Anniversary of DAEAP
3. Deaf Can
4. Deaf-Blind Club
5. LCCIL's Events
6. Chicago Hearing Society's New Website
7. ITAC News
8. Deaf Way II Conference
9. All About CAP
10. LINK Merges With CHS
11. Fall Programs
12. Our Great Picnic
13. LIHEAP
14. Free Sign Language Class
15. Township News
16. CAIRS Job Position

Deaf Line Archives

• Dates To Remember

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Deaf Awareness Week 9/16 - 9/22

You can celebrate by attending the following events:

• Schaumburg Township will have a display about Deaf Culture including Relay 711 information. Drop in the Disabled Services office anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the Deaf Awareness week and take a look at the display. For more information, contact Sarita Phadke at 847-884-1560 TTY.
• Illinois Department of Human Service's Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) is hosting its 7th Annual Deaf Awareness Day & Employment Opportunity Expo on Wednesday, September 19, 2001, at the James Thompson Center's Atrium, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For the first time, Employment Opportunity Expo will have interactive workshops and resources. There will be more than 40 exhibitors from various human service agencies, businesses and employers. The tentative workshops are: "How to Sell Yourself in an Interview/Interview Tips", "Economic Impact of Work on SSDI/SSI Benefits", "What Employers Expect From a New Employee", "ABC's of the ADA". There will be entertainment - "Dress for Success" by Carson Pirie Scott and shows from the Deaf Bailiwick Artists. The Illinois Deaf & Hard of Hearing Commission will have a Town Hall Meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Ellen Roth at 312-814-3040 TTY; 312-814-1939 V; 312-814-2378 Fax; dhsdbh06@dhs.state.il.us (Email) or Jean Baker at 630-495-2022 TTY; 630-495-0500 V. Check the website: www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/dsdhnp.html.
• National Center for Latinos with Disabilities (NCLD) is hosting its Deaf Latinos Awareness Week on Friday, September 28, 2001, 6 p.m. It will be held at the Children Peace & Holy Trinity School, 1900 W. Taylor, Chicago. There will be a Deaf Latino panel, dance lessons, folkloric country-dance, sign diversity, and much more. For more information, contact Carmen Aguilar at 312-666-1788 TTY; 312-666-1787 Fax; ncld@ncld.com (Email).
• "Jurassic Park III" (captioned movie) will be held on September 18th and 19th, at Loews Cineplex Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Times are not decided yet, so check the newspaper or internet when time gets closer. You may call 847-330-1017 or 847-330-0720 Voice.

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5th Anniversary of DAEAP

Deaf Adults Education Access Program (DAEAP) is celebrating 5 years of providing free programs for Deaf immigrants - teaching classes in basic English, Advanced English, & American Sign Language and preparing immigrants for the US Citizenship test. To celebrate, there will be a Benefit Banquet on Friday, September 21, 2001, 6 p.m., at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago. There will be a show, raffle, and announcement of the Chicago Area Deaf Hall of Fame. It costs $40 per person. Proceeds will benefit DAEAP, a 501©(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible. To purchase tickets, mail a check or money order to: DAEAP, 300 W. Washington, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60605. For more information, contact Maureen Philbin at 312-802-3566 V; mphilbin@rcnchicago.com; Demir Bekiri at 773-745-9788 TTY or dbekiri@yahoo.com; Bob Paul at bpaul@harper.cc.il.us.

(Deaf IL News, August 7, 2001)

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Deaf CAN

The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program at Advocate Ravenswood Mental Health Center, Chicago, received the funding to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people with HIV/AIDS. The name of the new program is Deaf Chicagoland Aids Network (Deaf CAN). It will provide services such as prevention education, support groups, case management and individual counseling. For more information, contact Raymond Rodgers at 773-279-5724 TTY; rrodgers@rhmc.com or Toby Perlman at 773-728-3737 TTY; 773-279-5772 V; tperlman@rhmc.com. All calls and emails are confidential.

(Deaf IL News, August 8, 2001)

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Deaf-Blind Club

The Deaf-Blind Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of every other month. The next meeting will be Saturday, September 8, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Chicago Lighthouse, 1850 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL. It is for Deaf-Blind socializing and chatting with each other. Lunch is provided and there is no charge, but RVSP is required. For more information, contact Diane at 312-666-1221 V or 312-666-8874 TTY.

(Thanks, Ron Eshoo, for this information)

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LCCIL's Events

Lake County Center for Independent Living (LCCIL) is hosting several events.

• Sign language class for adults for 8 weeks, every Thursday evening, starting on September 6th and ending on October 26th. There will be two levels of sign language: Beginners and Intermediate. It will be held at the LCCIL office in Mundelein, 6:30 to 8 p.m. It costs $25 per person.
• Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened Adults Support Group is held the first Wednesday of each month, at the LCCIL office, 7 - 8:30 p.m. This deals with issues related to communication, assistive devices, and self-management.
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Social is held the last Saturday of every month, 8pm, at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville.

For more information, call Chris Majeri at 847-949-4440 TTY.

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Chicago Hearing Society's New Website

Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) has changed its www to www.chicagohearingsociety.org.

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ITAC News

• You may have noticed the relay standard answer phrase: "Your Caller ID Will Send". It is a new feature of the Sprint Relay. It is necessary to give people who have unlisted or unpublished numbers the opportunity to "block" sending those numbers to the called parties' caller ID. Information about which services a customer subscribes to, such as "unlisted" does not pass from the local telephone company to the relay carrier; So the Sprint Relay has no way of knowing about unlisted numbers.
• For TTY recipients, you will be receiving the equipment survey enclosed in the ITAC Communication newsletter soon. It will be helpful for ITAC to know what kind of TTY equipment you want. When you get the survey, be sure to fill out the survey and mail it back to ITAC.
• Check ITAC's websites: www.itactty.org and www.illinoisrelay711.com

(Gimme the Fax, August, 2001)

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Deaf Way II Conference

Deaf Way II is an International Conference & Festival and will be held July 8 - 13, 2002, in Washington, DC. More than 5,000 people from around the world attended Deaf Way I in 1989. Deaf Way II will have 250 conference presentations, featuring deaf leaders, sports figures, educators, and scholars, 400 performers, actors, dancers, and artists and 200 exhibitors and vendors. The deadline for early bird registration is September 30, 2001. For more information or rates, call 202-651-6112 TTY; 202-651-6064 V; 202-651-6113 Fax; info@deafway.org Email. Check the website: www.deafway.org.

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All About CAP

Client Assistance Program (CAP) helps people with disabilities get answers to questions and solves programs related to their rights, available services, vocational rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services' Office of Rehabilitation Services & its programs. CAP offers help with: representation or assistance for customers during mediation & appeals; solving problems between rehabilitation programs and their clients; legal representation; questions about rehabilitation and independent living programs and how to get their services; information about other agencies and programs that help people; training programs, etc. There are 7 CAP offices all over Illinois - Chicago, Villa Park, South Holland, Rockford, Springfield, Decatur, and Centralia. Darlene Washington, CAP Regional Advocate, works with all people with disabilities in the Cook County Area and also specializes in working with the Deaf & Hard of Hearing communities within the State. So if you have any complaints about ORS or for more information, contact Darlene at 708-333-8140 Voice; 708-333-8146 TTY; 708-333-8147 Fax; darlene.Washington@juno.com (Email).

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LINK Merges With CHS

On July 1st, Hearing Loss Link merged with the Chicago Hearing Society (CHS). This merger will strengthen services for people who are late deafened as well as reaching out to more Late Deafened adults. In addition, CHS has a variety of services to offer. CHS is in the process in getting a full-time Link counselor. The Link Office will be at the CHS office at 2001 N. Clybourn, Chicago. Also, a number of Link Board members will join the CHS Advisory Board. Meantime, CHS is accepting Link's calls at 773-248-9174 TTY or 773-248-9121 ext. 307 V. You can email directly to Jill Sahakian at jsahakian@anixter.org.

(Alda Chicago Style, July & August, 2001)

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Fall Programs

Northeast Dupage & Northwest Special Recreation Associations (NEDSRA & NWSRA) are offering activities for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing such as:

NEDSRA

• Spelunking (September 29th, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) - Exploring the Pop's Cave near Richland Center, Wisconsin. It is $48.
• Our Feathered Friends (November 3rd, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.) - See live birds up close in their rehabilitation environment at the Cabin Nature Center, Wood Dale. It is $10 per family.
• Jr. Deaf Club (October 5, 19, November 2, 16, 3:30 - 7 p.m.) - Meet old and new friends and do something for fun after school. The cost is $60 including snacks.
• Kayak River Trip for Experienced Kayakers (September 22 - 23) - Kayaking for about 10 miles on the rapid waters of the Red River in Northern Wisconsin. It costs $200 including transportation, equipment, meals, camping and guide fees.
• Wine Stomping Fun (September 29th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - Get the experience of "stomping the grapes" at the Lynfred Winery in Roselle. There will be a time for lunch and a visit to the shops. It is $8 (not including lunch). First meet at the Episcopal Church in Elmhurst.

For more information, to find out the deadlines or to get a catalog, call Pam Clohesey at 630-620-7477 TTY.

NWSRA:

• Drama & Dance (Thursdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 6, 2:45 - 4 p.m.) - For 6-15 year olds Deaf & Hard of Hearing participants who will learn voice projection, facial expressions and stage presence. It is held at the Burning Bush Comm. Center in Mt. Prospect. It is $60.75.
• Afterschool Games (Sept. 26-Dec.5, 3-4:15 p.m.) - For 3-7 year old who attends Gillet School in Arlington Hts; Music, sports and games will be featured each week. It is $45.
• Ladies Night for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & those with other disabilities (Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Dec.5, 5-6:30 p.m.) - Get together to practice manners, social skills, and grooming as well as to learn simple meal preparation. It is at the Pioneer Park, Arlington Hts and it costs $42.50.
• Bowling Lessons for all Special Education & Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children & Teens (Fridays, Sept. 28-Dec. 7, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.) - It is at the Streamwood Lanes, Streamwood. It is $72.
• Teen Club for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and those with other disabilities (Fridays evenings) - Have fun to go to restaurants, sporting events, movies, etc.
• Great America Fright Fest (October 8th, 11a.m.-6 p.m.) - For Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and those with other disabilities. Prepare for frightful fun adventures at the Six Flags. Bring your sack lunch /dinner or money to buy one. It is $43 including transportation.
• Out & About (January 3, 2002, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) - It is for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and those with other disabilities (13-21 years) who want fun at the Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg - lunch at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Diner and movie at Sony Theatre. It costs $21 including lunch and movie ticket.

The registration deadline is September 10th. For more information or to get a free catalog, call 847-392-2855 TTY; 392-2848 V.

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Our Great Picnic

Schaumburg Township's 16th Annual Disabled Services Picnic under a huge tent on August 4th, was very successful. The location next to our Township was great and more convenient. Schaumburg Township Disabled Services thanks American Chartered Bank for co-sponsoring our picnic. We are grateful to the following people and area businesses for their generous donations, and urge you to patronize the businesses.

Hoffman Estates Park District
Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg Township Human Services Fund
Village Tavern and Grill
Elk Grove Village

Karen Ritz, Harris Bank - Roselle, State Rep. Terry R. Parke, Schaumburg/Hoffman Lions, Garibaldi's Italian Eatery, Schaumburg Golf Club, Barnaby's Family Inn, Loew's Cineplex, Bob Evans Farms, Max & Erma's, The Great Frame U, Covest Banc, Marriott Hotels, Holiday Inn Roselle, American United Bank, Ben & Jerry's, AMC Multi Cinema, Radisson Hotels, Mars 2112, Claire's, Woodfield Chevrolet, Carpenters Union - Local 839, St. Alexis Hospital, Rich Hetzer, Arlington Park, Stir Crazy, John & Lorraine Diven, Midwest Mobility, Carrington's Restaurant, Kris Lambert, Dave & Busters, Congo River Golf, Second City, Mary Jo Stelzner, Barbara Bellock, Target

A special thanks to our many volunteers, both old and new, whose hard work and dedication made this picnic possible.

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LIHEAP

Energy Assistance Program - Low-income households may qualify for assistance in paying winter energy costs. The Disabled Services Department will begin processing applications for eligible disabled and senior residents in September. Call 847-884-1560 TTY or 884-0030 V for more information.

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Free Sign Language Class

National Center for Latinos with Disabilities (NCLD) is offering another American Sign Language/English classes free of charge to anyone interested. Classes will take place every Friday, September 14th to November 2nd, 6 -8 p.m., at Schaumburg Township, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. For more information or to register, contact Carmen Aguilar at 312-666-1788 TTY or 312-666-3393 V; ncld@ncld.com Email.

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Township News

• Schaumburg Township's web page has lots of new features and an array of Township-related information. You will find a history of the Township, information on the elected officials, minutes from each month's Town Board meeting, Disabled's newsletters (Ablegram & Deaf Line) and a listing of services the Township offers. It is now handicapped accessible. There are audio links for many of the pages for the convenience of the visually impaired residents. Check it out at www.schaumburgtownship.org
• Schaumburg Township took first place and received the Governor's Home Town Award for its year-long Sesquicentennial Celebration that was held throughout the year of 2000. The year's activities brought together residents living in the seven Villages and the unincorporated areas.
• Just a reminder from the Township's Assessor's Office - All properties in Schaumburg Township are being reassessed in 2001. Reassessment notices are expected to be mailed by the Cook County Assessor in late fall.

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CAIRS Job Position

Chicago Area Interpreter Referral Service (CAIRS) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. The executive director is responsible for all phases of the day-to-day operations of CAIRS as well as employee supervision, contract & fiscal management, and others. The qualifications are: Master's degree in management, public administration or equivalent knowledge & experience (at least 5 years of supervisory & administrative experience); knowledge of financial statements, interpreting and deafness; experience with implementing budgets. The deadline to apply is September 28th. Send your resume and letter of intent to: CAIRS Search Committee, P.O. Box 7174, Chicago, IL 60680.

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The Deaf Line newsletter is free. If you or someone you know would like to receive this monthly newsletter, call Sarita Phadke at 847-884-1560 TTY or 847-884-0039 FAX.

Deaf Line is published monthly. Any agency, organization, or group may reprint any of our articles provided proper credit is given by name of newsletter & date.

Address: Schaumburg Township Deaf Services, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Phone: 847-884-1560 TTY; 847-884-0030 V; 847-884-0039 FAX

Email: Schaumburgtwndissvc@mediaone.net

Website: www.schaumburgtownship.org

DISABLED SERVICES

• Gerry Bartnicke - Director: 884-0030 ext. 2020.
• Kitty Molander - Asst. Director: 884-0030 ext. 2022.
• Sarita Phadke -Deaf Services Coordinator/Editor: 884-1560 TTY.
• Rose Szyszka - Admin Asst./Outreach: 884-0030 ext. 2025.

Township Officials

• Mary Wroblewski - Supervisor.
• Wendell C. Howell - Clerk.
• Diane Dunham - Trustee.
• Pete Patel - Trustee.
• John Caporale - Trustee.
• Timothy Heneghan - Trustee.
• Michael Rupnow - Assessor (Through 2001).
• Robert Fecarotta - Road Commissioner.
• Frank Oliver - Collector (Through 2001).

Schaumburg Township is a Full Service TTY Regional Center for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) Program (Distribution, Training, Repair & Exchange)

DEAFLINE
SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DEAF SERVICES
ONE ILLINOIS BLVD.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169

The monthly Deaf Line newsletter is produced courtesy of a grant from Ameritech & the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Dates To Remember

• Saturday, September 1 - Septemberfest Rides for Disabled children & their families, 10 a.m. - noon (RSVP needed)
• Monday, September 3 - Labor Day - Schaumburg Township Closed.
• Wednesday, September 12 - Diabetes Support Group at SCH TWP, 1:30 - 3 p.m. (RSVP needed)
• September 16 to 22 - Deaf Awareness Week
• Saturday, September 29 - Multiple Sclerosis Support Group at SCH TWP, 12 - 2 p.m. (RSVP needed)

(Disabled Services Calendar)

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